dontom Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I was wondering if this is a real fossil. I'm pretty confident it is but I would like to see what some of the experts on here think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doushantuo Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 How,when,where?How much,etc..... complete ophiuroids are rare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TqB Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I think it looks fine, a good Moroccan one. Tarquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontom Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Bought from for $50. The seller has almost 22000 feedback 100% so I figured I was pretty safe although that's not always the case. Here's the info from the auction. Hello, here is a 100% natural Phylum Echinodermata? Starfish fossil with SUPER fine Definition...... very nice! This fossil was found near, Alnif Morocco and it dates from around the Ordovician Period a Crazy! 470 to 450 million years ago! The overall piece or matrix measures a nice! 20.5cm or 7.75" at its biggest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guguita2104 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 It seems a real ophiuroid/Brittle star (Ophiuroidea_Echinodermata) .However, as you can see in lots of other posts, Moroccan fossils are always a risk (altough there are very trusted and well-recognized sellers). Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doushantuo Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I'm guessing from Fezouata,because of the preservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Looks very real to me and Id also say you got it at a purty good price. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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